HOUSE MEMORIAL 86

52nd legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2015

INTRODUCED BY

Patricio Ruiloba

A MEMORIAL

DECLARING FEBRUARY 24, 2015 "SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE DAY", A DAY OF CHAMPIONS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

     WHEREAS, the Southwest community school collaborative works to reduce the school-to-prison pipeline by involving students, parents and community programs in the lives of students to promote positive relationships among youths, families and adults; and

     WHEREAS, the goal of the Southwest community school collaborative is to provide students who are involved in violations of the law or have negative behaviors with support services as an alternative to arrest or suspension; and

     WHEREAS, the Southwest community school collaborative stands firmly committed to investing in students and families by providing innovative learning opportunities that will help close the achievement gap; and

     WHEREAS, the Southwest community school collaborative engages families, schools and community partners in advancing the welfare of students and in providing opportunities for successful educational outcomes; and

     WHEREAS, the Southwest community school collaborative has created an open environment for communities and families to help children become successful adults; and

     WHEREAS, the Southwest community school collaborative works with the administration of Atrisco heritage academy high school in Albuquerque to reduce suspension and dropout rates and to promote positive student success outcomes; and

     WHEREAS, the Atrisco heritage academy high school staff strives to provide students with the educational skills to become productive citizens;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that February 24, 2015 be declared "Southwest Community School Collaborative Day", a day of champions, in the house of representatives; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the principal of Atrisco heritage academy high school, the resource officer for the Albuquerque public school district police department and the executive director of the partnership for community action.